Legislative Purpose and Intent

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It is declared to be the purpose and intent of the General Assembly that:

  1. Each county and municipality in this state shall be authorized to levy certain excise taxes as provided in this article; and
  2. Funds derived from such tax shall be made available for the purpose of promoting industry, trade, commerce, and tourism; for the provision of convention, trade, sports, and recreational facilities; and for public safety purposes.

(Code 1981, §48-13-90, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 1639, § 1.)


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